Oconee 50s bands

If sock hops and doo-wop have you ready to hand jive, a 50s Band could be the perfect choice for your next event: birthday parties, weddings, anniversary parties, and more. GigMasters will help you find the best bands in the Oconee, IL area.

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Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Brian Setzer, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington... The ShinSings Orchestra covers all these artists and MORE!!! Featuring the vocal talents of Steve Shininger, this 13-piece "little big band" will have your guests dancing on the floor and keep them there all night long! His Sinatra vocal stylings are second to none - your guests will be spellbound reminiscing about the "The Chairman of the Board" and his Vegas heydays!
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The Midnight Piano Band is all about the live, musical performance. They are a throwback to when bands actually played their instruments and sang on stage. It seems hard to believe, but a band with this level of commitment to live sound is becoming quite rare. In the Midnight Piano Band, there are no laptops, no backing tracks, no tricks, and no gimmicks. What you see is what you hear, and what you hear is awesome. The band loves playing classic piano rock hits from the 70s and 80s by artists...(more)

Fanfare with Kittie Moller play a variety of styles of music with a great deal of, well...Fanfare! Fanfare is a four piece group that features the lead vocalist Kittie Moller whose vocals will capture and enthrall you. They have appeared all over the country at the top clubs, hotels, conventions, fairs, festivals and concerts. Some of their past clients included General Motors, Monsanto The St. Louis Ram's and even an USO tour to Africa. Kittie has had two number 1 Independent Chart hits...(more)

As a solo pianists, with duos, trios, dance combos, her recording groups BeebleBrox and the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project, Monika has performed around the world for countless occassions over the years from weddings, wedding ceremonies, to private parties, festivals, concerts, corporate events - anything that can benefit from high quality music. Accommodating special requests for group sizes/ instruments/vocalists and music is no problem, just ask. Groups under her leadership have opened...(more)

The Screamin' End - Roots Rock, Rockabilly and Blues band. 4-8 piece band based in Chicago. We can add one or more horns for special events. Recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, TN, Krazy Eddie and The Screamin' End came back to their sweet home Chicago to bring YOU that Juke Joint sound! From the roots of rock, to rockabilly, swing and jumpin' blues, you'll tap your feet and clap your hands - then jump up to dance! Come to a show and see what you've been missing. Well ........
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*Upscale features the nephew of local legend Al Sofia of the Al Sofia Band as well as jingle singer for Jim Gaynor Music. Jim Gaynor's music can be found on History Channel, A&E, Whether Channel, Delta Airlines and a handful of movies. The Drummer of Upscale studied under Rusty Jones (Isham Jones' great nephew who played on a Chet Baker Album. All members have studied at prestigious schools of music as well but most importantly just love to have a great time.
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The Special 20's are Chicago based blues and swing band, specializing in Chicago Blues, Jazz, West Coast Swing and 50's Rock n' Roll!!!! They put on a great show that will have your crowd dancing. They play music that will appeal to anyone, old, young, music lovers, blues traditionalists, professionals and even hipsters. What ever your occasion, The Special 20s can put on the perfect show that your guests are sure to enjoy. They are a professional touring band that does private events on...(more)

ONE OF AMERICA'S 15 BEST WEDDING BANDS! (The Feast Wedding Special)
Chicago's Best Modern Event Band!
Specializing in today's hits and reinvented classics, the Empty Pockets offer a fun, dynamic musical experience sure to keep your event rocking all night long. Plus, we'll help you through every detail of the party planning process AND tailor our show to reflect your personal style.
Why Hire Us?
We're professional, we love what we do, and it shows. The Empty Pockets have...(more)

We are the group for the cherished events in your life. We love to play Swing, Jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jump, Jive and Wail!
We are the top rated band in our category on GigMasters in the Tri State area!
We also have special music and dance packages. Prohibition Era - Boardwalk Empire Jazz, Great Gatsby Event, Roaring 20's Gangster / Flapper blow out. A 1930 Paul Whiteman / Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers Gala. Imagine a 1940's Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Count...(more)

The Motown Reflections singing group are a group of four highly professional male vocalist who sings Motown, Soul and R & B. The Motown Reflections are known all over the U.S. as a very talented and experienced group of male vocalist. The Motown Reflections has performed for numerous Concerts, Festivals, Wedding Receptions, Reunions, Parties, Corporate Events, Casinos and other types of events.
The Reflections R&B soul vocal group originated out of Chicago. The units style and performance...(more)

From the era of America's greatest generation comes the music of Greg Anderson and "The Little Big Band". Songs like "In The Mood", "A String of Pearls", "Tuxedo Junction", "Little Brown Jug", "A Sentimental Journey" and many more! This condensed band gives you all the sound and energy of an 18 piece swing band in the size and price range of 7 pieces or less. This is NOT 10 or 12 frumpy old men sitting down looking over their glasses at some sheet music. We feature 6 men in top dress tuxedos....(more)

Fast Eddie and the Corvettes is a dynamic show and dance band covering 50's, 60's, 70's and party tunes. Fast Eddie and the Corvettes have played on the same bill with: Johnny Rivers, The Diamonds, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley's Comets and Frankie Valli. They were the entertainers chosen for the National Corvettes Clubs of America and the National Street Rod Association. Fast Eddie and the Corvettes are totally self contained with sound and lighting. For your next rock & roll party!
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We are excited to report that in our first two full year on GigMasters, we were awarded their Most Booked Jazz Orchestra honor for all of the U.S.A. and Canada for 2015 and 2016! We perform music from the Great American Songbook with various ensembles ranging from a pianist/keyboard artist only, to the classic 17 piece Big Band. Our featured vocalist is the Nation's Longest Running, Top Rated, Most Booked Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist, Matt Snow, AKA "The Cincinnati Sinatra."
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Hall of Fame winner with The Knot, you won't be disappointed with Amy Yassinger and Yazz Jazz Entertainment. Amy and her team have won "BEST OF WEDDINGS" with The Knot for over 4 years in a row. They know how to pack a dance floor and keep the event seamless!
The musicians are professional, charming and full of infectious energy. Whether you want mellow, elegant music to create a special mood or fun dancing music from Swing, Oldies, Motown, Disco and today's Pop Hits, Yazz Jazz has you...(more)

The versatile Nashville Blue Tones® are the best party band for any event or wedding, period. They are Talent Agency, Blue Tone Music's, most popular ensemble. Performing favorites from all eras, they have award winning male and female vocalists, a world-renowned horn section, play all the styles, and travel nationally. Consider our Band/DJ combo or adding strings (The Blue Tone Chamber Players)for the ultimate entertainment package.
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We play a variety of musical styles ranging from Dixieland, big band swing, Latin, country, to light rock & roll. We can even play light classical music before, during, or after the wedding ceremony. The band can vary in size from two to ten pieces, depending on your budget. We also have a fantastic Sinatra style entertainer available who really connects with the audience; he does Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Louie Prima, Michael Buble, etc. He wanders among...(more)

Averaging 300+ performances annually nationwide for corporate events, galas, and receptions of all types, Gold Standards & Jazz Ensembles reaffirms its reputation for professionalism and musical excellence with each engagement! Our ongoing, satisfied clients include Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Motorola, and Berkshire Hathaway as well as renowned country clubs, municipalities, and concert venues who require the finest musical presentation without any hassle or drama!
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This band is nothin' but a Classic Rock - Oldies party !!!
Put some PaZazz into your event with the BIG BRASS SOUNDS of The Groove.
We play a wide variety of those classic party tunes that people everywhere love to dance to. Motown, 50's-60's & 70's, classic rock & soul, Elvis, Blues Brothers and alittle swing. We do it all.
Our music is perfect for festivals, Corporate and Private parties and we play a great wedding too.
We have years of experience. This band has played over 325 fests,...(more)

Allen Cruz & The Galaxy are an everything-rock group sprouting from Canton, Ohio. Allen, Josh, Ben, and Andy, are dedicated to making your event an awesome dance rock show! The Galaxy is equipped with a clean, classy and fun setup filled with high quality sound and lighting gear for an electric atmosphere. They are experienced with memorable dance classics, but are always learning new and older tunes for everyone to enjoy. Specialties? Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Country, and Awesomeness.
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Steve is a woodwind virtuoso specializing in saxophone and flute and is fluent in a variety of styles of jazz and classical music. The Duo features the classics as well as jazz standards, and is particularly appropriate for wedding ceremonies, banquets, and other social affairs. The Trio and Quartet feature jazz, swing, and big band style music and are perfect for wedding receptions, parties, nightclubs, and concerts. The Swing Band features rhythm and blues, soul, and Motown music in...(more)

Elegance & Decorum, that's the New York Philharmonic. Polkas, Waltzes, Chicken Dance, Cute Gals, Men with Knobby Knees in Short Pants, that's The Oom-Pahsters! Polkas, Waltzes, Jazz, Country. Rock, this is a Polka and Variety Band which will liven up any event with their fun loving spirit, great music and vocals, costumes, and family friendly comedy. A 4 or 5-piece entertaining Polka and Variety Band with instrumentation of Piano/Keyboard Bass, Clarinet/Sax, Guitar, Drums, and great vocals. ...(more)

Brass Menagerie is a ten-piece stage band from Minneapolis/St. Paul. We feature a sizzling horn section with great vocals and generations of memorable music - everything from the hot swing beats of the 40's & 50's, to the early years of rock & roll, plus a large assortment of tunes from the 70's, 80's & 90's thru today.
We also feature great band tributes such as the Beatles, Chicago & the legendary Motown Sound - even some great Sinatra/Tom Jones type show-tunes. Our audiences always...(more)

** 2018 filling up - DON'T MISS OUT!!
Why hire an experienced band like Whoz Playing? One of our recent brides couldn't have said it better:
"Bob sat down with us in person and reviewed our preferences for the night. He had a well thought-out list of questions and preferences for us--items that I would not have even considered. The band worked with us to play our chosen first dance songs and even changed song lyrics to personalize our father/daughter song. When our timeline shifted...(more)

The Red Rock Swing Band is a 17-piece big band located in Woodbury, Minnesota. We have performed at premier locations around the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, Target Field, and the Wabasha Street Caves Swing Dance Night.
Dances, weddings and private parties are our specialties. We play songs ranging from the early 1940's to songs from the swing dance revival of the current day, including a wide range of selections...(more)